He is, according to Rivals.com, the nation's No. 1 junior-college prospect.

Newton chose Auburn over Mississippi State and Oklahoma.

He signed with Florida in 2007 out of an Atlanta high school. He was arrested in November 2008 for grand theft and larceny for allegedly stealing a student's laptop computer. Urban Meyer suspended Newton and the quarterback soon landed at Blinn (Texas) College, which recently won the junior college national championship.

In a telling demonstration of what former Florida staffers thought of him, head coaches Dan Mullen (Mississippi State) and Charlie Strong (Louisville) have pursued him during the past few months. Both coaches were UF assistants during Newton's days in Gainesville.

Newton stands 6-foot-6 and weighs 235 pounds. He was an option quarterback in high school and is considered an advanced runner. He threw for 2,800 yards at Blinn last season, though observers said his mechanics will need significant refinement.

By the way folks, a commit from people like Newton, Dyer, or Reed means more than just what they end up doing on the field. They raise eyebrows. It has to catch the attention of other high profile recruits.

Ziemba could likely be a second or third round pick in the draft, but he would definitely raise his stock if he hung around another season. I don't know how much better we will be, but I am certain we will be better next season.

Mullen was recruiting him, and I figure he knew the whole story regarding the laptop. Kids do stupid stuff. Most of them learn from it. I think he realizes he was given a great opportunity, and I think Chizik will keep him on a short leash.

Mizou trying to make a game of it. Navy flubbed a 4th and short inside the 5. Mizzou took it the length of the field and got sacked on 3rd and goal. They'll likely try a field goal to start the 4th qtr.

Yea, I wouldn't count Rollison out. He has talent. He might not be the starter next season, but it will be very interesting to see who is the number 2. I am betting that our second string QB will get more playing time in 2010. I think the coaches will have a bit more faith in them.

Air Force and Navy are both basically running the Paul Johnson option offense. I have seen it referred to as the fly, jet, or wingbone. Some think it is the next big thing in offenses. After today, it is hard to argue.

Steve, PJ's option seems to be up and down to me. It will look unstoppable for several weeks then completely fall apart the next. I think it may be something a good DC with the right players can figure out. Then again I guess CWM proved the same about UF's offense.

Oregon St who almost went to the Rose Bowl got demolished by BYU, which is a good team so its not sooo embarrassing BUT, Arizona who was also was in the running for the Rose Bowl got HUMILIATED by Nebraska, and Stanford lost to a struggling Sooners team.

The storyline all year long was a supposedly rejuvenated pac 10 that was second only to the SEC... and apparently the Big 12, and MWC.

Hotties... We plan on being outside the stadium at 9:30 outside of Entry Ramp C (I think that's the SE corner of the stadium). Come on by & have a meet & greet and maybe someone can take an "Official Hottie Souvenir Photo"

API, the more I think about Caudle, the more I am convinced he won't be the guy. He has been turned down by at least 3 coordinators and only has one year remaining.

I have considered Moseley the possible surprise starter for a while and recent comments seem to give Trotter more potential than I thought he had. I can't really discount Rollison because of his hype and because Eddie is so high on him. Eddie isn't your typical couch potatoe.

Faker, I agree. Virginia Tech has made scoring against Tennessee look pretty easy tonight. I was impressed with the way Tennessee came back and I think Virginia Tech will win this game. I just didn't anticipate Virginia Tech to make moving the ball against Tennessee look so easy.

Just returned from a New Year's dinner at my sister's house. She and her hubby are bammers. We barely let them in the family. :)

Anyway, halfway thru dinner I heard my phone beep for a text message. It was all I could do not to get up and go check to see if it was news of Cam committing. Sure enough, his commitment came with dessert!

I'll ask LZ about next year as soon as the bowl game is over. The last I heard, he is truly a longshot to go pro. He definitely wants to play in the league, his parents think he can make it. With that said, his parents DO NOT think he's ready and are heavily pushing for him to return. They've said it is all up to Lee in the end, and that he will indeed ask for the experts to project him, but I full expect him back as LT next season. As a side note, I'm pretty sure there's no better "inside" info on LZ than what I have...I'd rest easy hotties--unless a team pretty much guarantees him a Day 1 draft position, he'll be back for sure.

Yes, Cincy, much to my daughter's chagrin, I have enjoyed my football marathon! We are now playing Mario. More football in the a.m. Hope there are other Hotties on the computer tomorrow during the game.

Just got in from the Disney parks. It is 2:00am here. That Walt can sure throw up some fireworks. Best fireworks show i have ever seen, and I have seen A LOT of them. That magic Kingdom was PACKED. They closed the gates at 9:30am this morning. We got there at 8:00am sharp. What a day. Daughter headed to the game friday with friends. I have a meeitng with a client right after the game so i can not go. i will be online to discuss other recruits if anyone is interested.